PointsBet Canada Kicks Off Alberta Registration

Posted on: February 3, 2026, 09:59h.  Last updated on: February 3, 2026, 10:00h. PointsBet Canada among the first operators to formalize Alberta intentions Operator went live in Ontario’s igaming market in 2022 Alberta’s new igaming market expected to launch Spring/Summer 2026 PointsBet Canada announced this morning that it has launched its registration process in Alberta […]

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Peoria City Council Rejects Casino Settlement

Posted on: February 3, 2026, 07:56h.  Last updated on: February 3, 2026, 07:56h. The City of Peoria has rejected a motion to terminate its challenge of a new casino in East Peoria Boyd Gaming has proposed a “modernized riverboat” that is land-based, aside from a 1,000-gallon water basin under a part of the casino floor […]

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Louisiana Bill Targets Sweepstakes Gambling as Racketeering

Louisiana lawmakers are escalating their efforts to curb sweepstakes gambling with the introduction of House Bill 53 (HB 53), a measure designed to tighten enforcement by classifying certain gambling offenses as racketeering crimes. The bill, pre-filed by Representative Bryan Fontenot in January 2026, proposes adding various gambling-related crimes, including those associated with sweepstakes casinos, to the state’s […]

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NY AG Warns on Prediction Market Risks

As the Super Bowl approaches, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a stern warning to consumers about the risks associated with prediction markets. These online platforms, which allow users to trade on event outcomes such as sports results or political events, are unregulated in New York. James emphasized that these markets do not […]

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Maltese Court Rejects Player’s €500,000 Refund Claim

On January 30, 2026, the Maltese Civil Court ruled against the enforcement of an Austrian court judgment requiring a Malta-licensed operator to repay almost €500,000 to a player. The decision is a significant development in Malta’s stance on cross-border “player recovery” cases, particularly those involving gambling losses incurred on Malta-registered platforms. The case involved Virtual Digital Services […]

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Laurence Escalante Charged, Steps Aside as VGW CEO

Online gambling executive and billionaire Laurence Escalante has appeared in a Perth court to face multiple criminal charges, prompting his company, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), to confirm that he has temporarily relinquished his leadership roles. The 44-year-old founder is accused of offenses spanning family violence, assault, burglary, property damage, and drug-related crimes, according to police […]

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BetMGM Tightens Rules to Curb Athlete Harassment

BetMGM has announced a revision to its terms of service that strengthens the company’s ability to discipline customers who harass athletes, coaches, and other league personnel. The operator outlined a zero-tolerance approach that allows for account suspension or termination when harassment or abuse is confirmed. The change comes as professional and amateur athletes continue to […]

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Gambling Tycoon Linked to 34 Missing People May Have Fled Philippines

Posted on: February 2, 2026, 06:39h.  Last updated on: February 2, 2026, 06:39h. Police hunt tycoon Atong Ang in missing sabungeros case Thirty-four online cockfighting enthusiasts disappeared in 2021-2022 E-sabong scandal revives scrutiny of Ang’s controversial past A manhunt is underway in the Philippines for gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang who is wanted in connection […]

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